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AF05 SYA

2005 Toyota Prius

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prius97,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SYA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 299,999 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 299,999 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 299,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 236,406 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 236,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 170,181 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 170,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 146,069 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 145,221 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 145,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 135,830 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 126,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 126,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 119,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 111,843 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiperblade smearing slightly

Pass 15 May 2013 99,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 86,712 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 76,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2011 76,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,093 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 53,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,875 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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AF05 SYA is a 2005 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 97,257 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 SYA is a 2005 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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